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Retinal neuron survival in glaucoma

Understanding how the protein TRPV1 helps neurons survive after glaucoma-related stressors could lead to new therapeutic strategies for glaucoma and other neurodegenerative conditions. Read More

Two Vanderbilt researchers awarded NEH grants

Vanderbilt's Marshall Eakin and Humberto Garcia are among the latest recipients of research grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read More

Make note of modified hours over Winter Break

Vanderbilt schools are observing Winter Break Dec. 15-Jan. 2. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty name their favorite reading this year

MyVU asked a handful of Vanderbilt faculty members to name the book that left a lasting impression on them this year. Their diverse recommendations span fiction, nonfiction, history, thriller, biography, memoir and more. Read More

Our favorite #vandygram photos of the week

As the semester comes to a close, we share a few of our favorite #vandygram photos of the week, submitted by the Vanderbilt community. Read More

New K-12 curriculum prepares youths for digital world

Peabody's Melissa Gresalfi is co-author of a four-book series that provides a K-12 curricular toolkit for supporting systems thinking in the digital age. Read More

Give the gift of life at USAC blood drive Jan. 9

Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council will partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Friday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read More

Flu Crew comes to you Dec. 11-19

The flu crew will be at many VU locations to offer flu shots Dec. 11-19, including the holiday giveaway. Read More

New staff orientation relocates to Kensington Club

As of Dec. 1, most new staff orientation sessions have been moved to the Kensington Club, located on the top floor of Kensington Garage in the space previously occupied by Health Plus. Read More

Retirement Plan Transition Guide coming soon

The Retirement Plan Transition Guide is coming soon. Look for your copy of the guide in your mailbox, or preview it online now. Read More

Chorus brings holiday cheer to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Members of the Vanderbilt Community Chorus caroled for staff and patients at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center on Dec. 10. Read More

Watch The Melodores compete on NBC’s ‘The Sing-Off’

The Melodores, a Vanderbilt student a cappella group, is one of six teams selected to compete on "The Sing-Off’s" one-night-only holiday special. The show will air Wednesday, Dec. 17, on NBC. Read More

Bacterial secretion machinery: 3-D view

New structural findings reveal how "gatekeeper" proteins participate in the secretion systems bacteria use to infect host cells. Read More

Mental Illness is the wrong scapegoat after mass shootings

An extensive new study by two Vanderbilt University researchers challenges common assumptions about gun violence and mental illness that often emerge in the aftermath of mass shootings. Read More

Upgrade enhances e-health records for patient transitions

People who study health care delivery tend to be interested in the ins and outs of patient information — how it’s gathered, how it’s used. One important focus is provider-to-provider communication associated with patient transitions between care settings. Read More